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Aufero Laser 1

Firmware Update Instructions v1.87

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Aufero Laser 1 Firmware

Your Aufero Laser 1 firmware is the operating system that resides inside the
motherboard and controls all operations of the machine as well as the interactions
between the motherboard and the host computer.

In some circumstances, a firmware update is required to improve the Aufero

Laser 1 performance or fix discovered issues. In some less common situations, a
firmware upgrade might be required to clear issues caused by user error. Please
read the instructions below carefully.

General Recommendations;
When NOT to upgrade or reinstall the firmware
• Not yet contacted support at https://ortur.tech/support to resolve an issue
• Aufero Laser 1 is working correctly and showing no problems

When TO upgrade the firmware

• Advised to do so by Ortur or Ortur Customer Support
• A new version of the firmware is posted at https://ortur.tech/latest-firmware
advising a firmware update to fix a discovered problem or enhancing Aufero
Laser 1 functionality

Requirements to upgrade the firmware safely

• This guide covers updating procedure on Microsoft Windows, MacOs and
Linux. (This procedure was already validated in Windows 11)
• Direct Connection from the Aufero Laser 1 to your computer USB port. Note:
Some users reporting the use of USB Hubs may cause problems.
• Have access to software that allows decompressing a .zip file. (Note:
Windows, MacOs and Linux will natively perform this operation. However 3rd
party extractors are also usable)
• Disable temporally any 3rd party Antivirus Software. Although normally not
required it is still a recommendation.

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Basic Troubleshooting
There are a few rare circunstances on which applying a new firmware to your
Aufero Laser 1 might lead to some problems. Below we will list a few of these
known issues and how to best address them:

Firmware Write Fail

In some operating systems, specially Windows, security software as Anti-virus or
AntiMalware can prevent the complete copy of the BIN firmware file to your Aufero
Laser 1 motherboard, causing the machine to become unresponsive. These events
are rare but can happen, specially on Pre Windows 8 Operating systems.

Solution:
1. Please temporarelly disable the security software and attempt firmware
upgrade procedures a second time;
2. Use a different computer. Many users that experience the above issue reported
that simply using a different computer allowed for the firmware update process
to finalize without problems.
3. If neither solution above was successful, please get in touch via our Ticketing
system at https://ortur.tech/support. Ortur Support team will most likely suggest
a remote session to your computer to allow an untouched file transfer to your
Aufero Laser 1 motherboard.

Wrong Firmware file

Your Aufero Laser 1 is expecting a particularly type of file when you try a firmware
update. If the motherboard identifies a wrong file format or type it will automatically
reject this file and turn off. This will result in the following errors:

Windows: “Error 0x800701B1: A Device which does not exist was Specified”
Mac: “The operation can’t be complete because an unexpected error occurred (error 100006)
Linux: “Error While Copying. Error When getting information from file. No such file or directory”

Solution: Please verify that the firmware file is the correct series for your Aufero
Laser 1. Only 1.8x series firmware files are accepted.

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Update Procedure - Windows

Step 1 - Retrieve Latest Firmware Files
1. Visit https://ortur.tech/latest-firmware
2. Browse through the web-page until you find Aufero Laser 1;
3. Select the Download Tab and click DOWNLOAD LINK;
4. Save the .Zip file to your desktop;

5. Unzip the downloaded file using Windows, WinRar, 7-zip, WinZip or any unpacker
program compatible with your computer;

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Step 2 - Enable Firmware mode on your Aufero

1. Connect your Aufero Laser 1 via USB directly to your computer - do not use USB
Hubs. Keep the Aufero Laser 1 in Off State;
2. On the front of your Aufero Laser 1 motherboard press the following sequence of
buttons:
• Press and Hold the POWER button for 5 seconds
• Without releasing the held POWER button, after 5 seconds elapse, tap
RESET button once.

OLM-ESP-PRO_V1.2 Motherboard

3. Depending on how accurate the button presses are performed, this operation
might need to be repeated.
4. The press buttons are successful when “AuferoLaser” device appears in “This
PC” as a drive. (The drive letter might be different than F:)

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5. From the extracted/unzipped folder drag and drop onto the “AuferoLaser”
drive the file ESP_AUFERO1_187.bin. Alternatively, right click the ESP_
AUFERO1_187.bin file and press copy. Navigate to “AuferoLaser” drive and right
click and press paste;
Note: The file will have the version number. At the time of writing of this guide is
ESP_AUFERO1_187.bin. Any other files included in the ZIP file should be ignored
and not copied over to the “AuferoLaser” drive.

6. Wait a few moments to be sure the file is copied properly;

7. Wait 5 seconds. Aufero Laser 1 will power off automatically;
8. Confirm that your Power Adapter is plugged in and its receiving Mains Power;
9. Power on your Aufero Laser 1 by pressing Power Button for 5 seconds;
10. Monitor your Aufero Laser 1, making sure it performs the homing cycle correctly.

Step 3 - Confirm Firmware was written correctly

In order to confirm the Firmware was written successfully to your Aufero Laser 1
Motherboard, is necessary to connect your machine to one of the following software:
LaserGRBL or Lightburn.

Additionally is required to restore Factory Default settings on the Motherboard to

clear the EEPROM ( Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) -
internal motherboard memory.

Important to NOTE: any customization on the GRBL settings will be

overwritten.

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LaserGRBL

1. Launch LaserGRBL software;

Note: We would recommend updating to the latest version as well. LaserGRBL
4.6.0 is the latest version at the time of writing of this guide
2. Select the appropriate COM port for your Aufero Laser 1 and press Connect
button;

3. Once connection is established, console window will show the welcome

message;
4. Confirm that the welcome message shows OLF 187 as latest firmware. This
confirms the update procedure was successful.
5. Although probably not necessary, click the “Padlock” button to clear any possible
errors and set the motherboard into listening mode;
6. Above console window, where LaserGRBL has a input box saying (Type Gcode
Here) enter the following command: $RST=* and press the Enter key;

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7. A response is given by the Aufero Laser 1 motherboard, acknowledging the

command by sending a [MSG: Restoring defaults]

The firmware update procedure is now complete!

The Aufero Laser 1 is ready to be used normally.

Important Note:
Any customization of the GRBL settings prior to firmware update was overwritten.
If they are necessary by any reason they should be introduced again.
Possible reminders for GRBL settings customizations:
• For the use of the Ortur YRR and Ortur YRR 2.0;
• Installation of a 3rd party Z-axis adjuster (Y Max Travel setting);
• Gshock Sensor sensitivy changes;
• Any other GRBL setting personalization;

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LightBurn

1. Launch LightBurn software;

Note: We would recommend updating to the latest version as well. Lightburn
1.0.06 is the latest version at the time of writing of this guide
2. Select the appropriate COM port for your Aufero Laser 1 and wait for the
Connection status “READY”;

3. Once connection is established, console window will show the welcome

message. If Console is not visible go to Window menu - Console.
4. Confirm that the welcome message shows [OLF 187] as latest firmware. This
confirms the update procedure was successful.
5. Below console window, where LightBurn has a input box saying (type
commands here) enter the following command: $RST=* and press the Enter key;

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7. A response is given by the Aufero Laser 1 motherboard, acknowledging the

command by sending a [MSG: Restoring defaults]

The firmware update procedure is now complete!

The Aufero Laser 1 is ready to be used normally.

Important Note:
Any customization of the GRBL settings prior to firmware update was overwritten.
If they are necessary by any reason they should be introduced again.
Possible reminders for GRBL settings customizations:
• For the use of the Ortur YRR and Ortur YRR 2.0;
• Installation of a 3rd party Z-axis adjuster (Y Max Travel setting);
• Gshock Sensor sensitivy changes;
• Any other GRBL setting personalization;

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Update Procedure - MacOs

Step 1 - Retrieve Firmware Files
1. Visit https://ortur.tech/latest-firmware
2. Browse through the web-page until you find Aufero Laser 1;
3. Select the Download Tab and click DOWNLOAD LINK;
4. Save the .Zip file to your desktop;

5. Unzip the downloaded file using MacOs, The Unarchiver, i-zip, UnRarX or any
unpacker program compatible with your MacOs version;

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Step 2 - Enable Firmware mode on your Aufero

1. Connect your Aufero Laser 1 via USB directly to your computer - do not use USB
Hubs. Keep the Aufero Laser 1 in Off State;
2. On the front of your Aufero Laser 1 motherboard press the following sequence of
buttons:
• Press and Hold the POWER button for 5 seconds
• Without releasing the held POWER button, after 5 seconds elapse, tap
RESET button once.

OLM-ESP-PRO_V1.2 Motherboard

3. Depending on how accurate the button presses are performed, this operation
might need to be repeated.
4. The press buttons are successful when “AuferoLaser” device appears in
“Locations” as a drive.

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5. From the extracted/unzipped folder drag and drop onto the “AuferoLaser”
drive the file ESP_AUFERO1_187.bin. Alternatively, Ctrl click the ESP_
AUFERO1_187.bin file and press copy. Navigate to “AuferoLaser” drive and ctrl
click and press Paste Item; (Command + C and Command +V will also work)
Note: The file will have the version number. At the time of writing of this guide is ESP_
AUFERO1_187.bin. Any other files included in the ZIP file should be ignored unless advised by
Ortur Support otherwise

6. Wait a few moments to be sure the file is copied properly;

7. Wait 5 seconds. Aufero Laser 1 will power off automatically;
8. Confirm that your Power Adapter is plugged in and its receiving Mains Power;
9. Power on your Aufero Laser 1 by pressing Power Button for 5 seconds;
10. Monitor your Aufero Laser 1, making sure it performs the homing cycle correctly.

Step 3 - Confirm Firmware was written correctly

In order to confirm the Firmware was written successfully to your Aufero Laser 1
Motherboard, is necessary to connect your machine to Lightburn.

Additionally is required to restore Factory Default settings on the Motherboard to

clear the EEPROM ( Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) -
internal motherboard memory.

Important to NOTE: any customization on the GRBL settings will be

overwritten.

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LightBurn

1. Launch LightBurn software;

Note: We would recommend updating to the latest version as well. Lightburn
1.0.06 is the latest version at the time of writing of this guide
2. Select the appropriate serial port for your Aufero Laser 1 and wait for the
Connection status “READY”;

3. Once connection is established, console window will show the welcome

message. If Console is not visible go to Window menu - Console.
4. Confirm that the welcome message shows [OLF 187] as latest firmware. This
confirms the update procedure was successful.
5. Below console window, where LightBurn has a input box saying (type
commands here) enter the following command: $RST=* and press the Enter key;

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7. A response is given by the Aufero Laser 1 motherboard, acknowledging the

command by sending a [MSG: Restoring defaults]

The firmware update procedure is now complete!

The Aufero Laser 1 is ready to be used normally.

Important Note:
Any customization of the GRBL settings prior to firmware update was overwritten.
If they are necessary by any reason they should be introduced again.
Possible reminders for GRBL settings customizations:
• For the use of the Ortur YRR and Ortur YRR 2.0;
• Installation of a 3rd party Z-axis adjuster (Y Max Travel setting);
• Gshock Sensor sensitivy changes;
• Any other GRBL setting personalization;

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Update Procedure - Linux

Step 1 - Retrieve Firmware Files
1. Visit https://ortur.tech/latest-firmware
2. Browse through the web-page until you find Aufero Laser 1;
3. Select the Download Tab and click DOWNLOAD LINK;
4. Save the .Zip file to your desktop;

5. Unzip the downloaded file using Linux, PeaZip, 7-zip, File Roller or any unpacker
program compatible with your Linus distro;

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Step 2 - Enable Firmware mode on your Aufero

1. Connect your Aufero Laser 1 via USB directly to your USB directly to your Linux
Machine - do not use USB Hubs. Keep the Aufero Laser 1 in Off State;
2. On the front of your Aufero Laser 1 motherboard press the following sequence of
buttons:
• Press and Hold the POWER button for 5 seconds
• Without releasing the held POWER button, after 5 seconds elapse, tap
RESET button once.

OLM-ESP-PRO_V1.2 Motherboard

3. Depending on how accurate the button presses are performed, this operation
might need to be repeated.
4. The press buttons are successful when “AuferoLaser” device appears in
“Locations” as a drive.

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5. From the extracted/unzipped folder drag and drop onto the “AuferoLaser”
drive the file ESP_AUFERO1_187.bin. Alternatively, right click the ESP_
AUFERO1_187.bin file and press copy. Navigate to “AuferoLaser” drive and right
click and press paste; (Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V will also work)
Note: The file will have the version number. At the time of writing of this guide is ESP_
AUFERO1_187.bin. Any other files included in the ZIP file should be ignored unless advised by
Ortur Support otherwise

6. Wait a few moments to be sure the file is copied properly;

7. Wait 5 seconds. Aufero Laser 1 will power off automatically;
8. Confirm that your Power Adapter is plugged in and its receiving Mains Power;
9. Power on your Aufero Laser 1 by pressing Power Button for 5 seconds;
10. Monitor your Aufero Laser 1, making sure it performs the homing cycle correctly.

Step 3 - Confirm Firmware was written correctly

In order to confirm the Firmware was written successfully to your Aufero Laser 1
Motherboard, is necessary to connect your machine to Lightburn.

Additionally is required to restore Factory Default settings on the Motherboard to

clear the EEPROM ( Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) -
internal motherboard memory.

Important to NOTE: any customization on the GRBL settings will be

overwritten.

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LightBurn

1. Launch LightBurn software;

Note: We would recommend updating to the latest version as well. Lightburn
1.0.06 is the latest version at the time of writing of this guide
2. Select the appropriate serial port for your Aufero Laser 1 and wait for the
Connection status “READY”;

3. Once connection is established, console window will show the welcome

message. If Console is not visible go to Window menu - Console.
4. Confirm that the welcome message shows [OLF 187] as latest firmware. This
confirms the update procedure was successful.
5. Below console window, where LightBurn has a input box saying (type
commands here) enter the following command: $RST=* and press the Enter key;

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7. A response is given by the Aufero Laser 1 motherboard, acknowledging the

command by sending a [MSG: Restoring defaults]

The firmware update procedure is now complete!

The Aufero Laser 1 is ready to be used normally.

Important Note:
Any customization of the GRBL settings prior to firmware update was overwritten.
If they are necessary by any reason they should be introduced again.
Possible reminders for GRBL settings customizations:
• For the use of the Ortur YRR and Ortur YRR 2.0;
• Installation of a 3rd party Z-axis adjuster (Y Max Travel setting);
• Gshock Sensor sensitivy changes;
• Any other GRBL setting personalization;

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